Life in Wellington, New Zealand, photos, and dogs

For several reasons I've decided to close this blog and incorporate existing and future posts into my main blog, KnowIT.

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birds

The Silvereye

I managed one acceptable photo of a Silvereye.

Read the full article ⍾ Photos 27 July 2009 0 comments

Sanctuary street appeal

The Karori Sanctuary is a fabulous place to visit. They conserve and preserve New Zealand native birds and flora, along with tuatara, weta and other life forms. While they charge entry, sell books and posters, and encourage memberships, they still need more funding for their projects. Their street appeal on 5, 6 and 7 February [...]

Read the full article ⍾ Wellington & NZ 13 January 2009 1 comment

New Zealand gardens no home for native birds

From time to time I grab photos of birds in or near our garden, such as the Eastern Rosella that visited briefly last week (The red Rosella). Some birds I’ve had no success with, such as the silvereyes and waxeyes, and the fantails, because they are small and very quick, but they are around. We [...]

Read the full article ⍾ Real life 28 May 2008 0 comments